West Bengal's special intensive revision of electoral rolls has reversed a 15-year trend of rising female voter participation. The ratio of women to male voters has declined significantly in 152 assembly constituencies set for first-phase polling.
A 77-year-old woman died of a suspected heart attack during a commotion as her family argued with election officials over voting procedures for her blind husband in a North Dinajpur village.
Deputy Election Commissioner Bhanu Prakash Yeturu and Tamil Nadu CEO Archana Patnaik led a comprehensive review meeting in Coimbatore, focusing on security, polling facilities, and code of conduct enforcement for the upcoming April 23 assembly elections.
The Election Commission has designated 837 out of 1,835 booths in Kolkata North as 'super sensitive' due to voter deletions and security concerns. Drones and paramilitary forces are being deployed.
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The Election Commission will establish polling stations in six high-rise residential complexes across 11 constituencies in Kolkata North and South districts, part of a broader initiative covering 57 buildings across multiple districts.
West Bengal CEO Manoj Agarwal confirms EC has requested a report on Nigerian footballers allegedly campaigning for TMC candidate Aditi Munshi, warning of visa termination for foreigners in political activities.
State Chief Electoral Officer K Ravi Kumar inspected BLO registers and conducted household verification in Jamshedpur to ensure accurate voter lists and eliminate ineligible entries.
Political parties in West Bengal are aggressively courting women voters with cash promises, safety narratives, and welfare schemes. With rising turnout and women matching or surpassing men, the battle for Bengal hinges on female support.
The Election Commission has revised Kerala's assembly poll turnout to 79.63%, combining EVM votes, postal ballots, and home voting. Chief Electoral Officer Rathan U Kelkar addressed opposition concerns about data transparency.
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A TVK candidate in Kumbakonam deploys holographic AI technology to project a life-size image of party president Vijay at rallies, compensating for his absence during the state assembly elections.
The Supreme Court has refused to provide immediate relief to voters deleted in West Bengal's SIR process, impacting the 2026 elections. The decision upholds the state's electoral roll revision, sparking political debate.
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, Election Commission, and states regarding a petition to implement fingerprint and iris biometric systems at polling stations to enhance election security.
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre, Election Commission, and state governments regarding a petition to implement fingerprint and iris biometric systems at polling stations nationwide.
Postal voting for senior citizens aged 85+ and persons with disabilities commenced in Coimbatore district. Over 9,000 eligible voters will be covered in a three-day door-to-door ballot process.
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Nineteen appellate tribunals at Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute in Kolkata commence hearings for voter inclusion/exclusion appeals from Monday, following the electoral roll freeze for Bengal assembly polls.
The Election Commission of India transfers five police inspectors across three commissionerates in West Bengal, just 10 days before the first phase of assembly elections. This follows 59 transfers made the previous day.
Malappuram District Collector Vinay Goyal dismissed UDF's allegations of protocol violations in EVM strong rooms, asserting all procedures were videographed and secured under three-tier security.
The first phase of West Bengal assembly elections on April 23 will see over 3.6 crore voters across 16 districts. Polling covers 152 seats, with counting on May 4.
The Election Commission's special intensive revision led to 5.2 crore net deletions across 12 states and UTs, with 2 crore new voters added. Purification percentages varied, with Andaman & Nicobar Islands highest at 16.6%.
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Election authorities in Coimbatore have allocated 8,343 ballot units, 5,200 control units, and 5,572 VVPAT machines for the upcoming assembly polls. Five constituencies will use two ballot units per station due to high candidate numbers.
Puducherry's 2026 assembly election achieved a historic 91.23% voter turnout, driven by SIR database cleanup, youth mobilization, cash distribution, and awareness campaigns.
Election flying squads in Chennai confiscated gold and silver ornaments worth crores in two separate incidents, highlighting enforcement during the election period. The valuables were seized due to lack of proper documentation.
Assam's assembly elections achieved a historic milestone with voter turnout reaching nearly 86%, the highest in state history. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma predicts NDA victory with 90-100 seats while regional variations in turnout reveal significan
The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Ghaziabad has exacerbated the district's gender imbalance, with Sahibabad constituency seeing a dramatic 35% drop in women voters. Experts point to structural failures in voter registration for women.
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Repolling at booth 239 in Silchar's Babyland High English School recorded a 61.67% voter turnout under tight security. The Election Commission ordered it after BJP-Congress clashes on April 9.
The first phase of West Bengal assembly elections sees a significant 9.4% reduction in voter count across 152 constituencies, with Murshidabad losing the most electors.
As elections unfold in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Assam, West Bengal, and Puducherry, women voters are becoming central to political strategies, with female turnout surpassing men in recent polls.
Varanasi district's final photo electoral roll published with 27,30,603 voters. Public viewing available from April 10-16. District election officer urges voters to verify details.
Voting concluded peacefully in Kerala, Assam, and Puducherry on April 9, while West Bengal saw clashes and BJP manifesto release. Amit Shah promises UCC, TMC alleges voter manipulation. Results due May 4.
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The Election Commission has disqualified Trinamool's Abhinav Bhattacharya from Krishnanagar North due to a government contract conflict, marking a first in the 2026 Bengal elections.
